Transforming diverse public spaces into ecological learning sites
A Living Library (A.L.L.) is a powerful framework for creating place-based, ecological change in communities and schools. In our branches in San Francisco and New York City, students and adults focus on the environment, gardening, watersheds, literacy, multi-arts, technology, health, nutrition, youth leadership, and civic responsibility. More About Us »
Celebrating Bonnie Ora Sherk, Founder of A Living Library
We are thrilled to share that our founder, Bonnie Ora Sherk—the visionary artist, environmental educator, and creator of A Living Library—is the subject of a major museum exhibition at the USC…
Thanks for Coming Out To Our 7th Annual Roosevelt Island Plant Sale!
What an incredible day! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our 7th Annual Plant, Flowers, Vegetables & Natives Sale. Seeing so many community members come together…
Our 7th Annual Plant Sale is Here — Go Native!
Spring is in full swing, and we’re so excited to invite our community to the 7th Annual Plant, Flowers, Vegetables & Natives Sale — with this year’s theme: Go Native!
Whether you’re…
Apply Now for a Paid Internship This Fall
Join A.L.L. Green Future’s (AGF) Job Training Paid Internship program for the Fall session! Our cohort in New York City is for middle schoolers, and for high school/college students in San Francisco. Learn hands-on…
Summer Interns News: Issue #3
The interns learn about food justice and soil science, take trip to Filoli Garden with executive director China Bushell, and start working with young students at…
Summer Interns News: Issue #2
The summer interns program continues with learning about the four elements, digging up poisonous hemlock, and a nature walk at Land’s End…
Summer Interns News: Issue #1
Our summer interns are chronicling their activities. Check out their first issue of The Green Gazette! Follow them as they kick off their program, get to know their educators, and more.
Exhibit Closing Symposium & OMI/Excelsior Living Library Garden Tour
Please join us on March 9 for an afternoon of programs celebrating the closing of the Bonnie Ora Sherk retrospective exhibit. And on March 23, take a special guided tour with A.L.L. staff of…
A.L.L. Classes – Join Us
It’s never too late or early to add green education to your life. Learn how to grow your own food, support native life, encourage bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators while training for a…
Bonnie Ora Sherk Exhibit
We’re pleased to invite you to the opening of Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970 at Fort Mason Center for the Arts in San Francisco. This 8-week retrospective will showcase Bonnie’s life works…
Celebrating Bonnie Ora Sherk, Founder of A Living Library
We are thrilled to share that our founder, Bonnie Ora Sherk—the visionary artist, environmental educator, and creator of…
Thanks for Coming Out To Our 7th Annual Roosevelt Island Plant Sale!
What an incredible day! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our 7th…
Our 7th Annual Plant Sale is Here — Go Native!
Spring is in full swing, and we’re so excited to invite our community to the 7th Annual Plant, Flowers,…
Thank You to Our Funders!
San Francisco
California Natural Resources Agency
Community Challenge Grants
New York
New York Community Trust
New York City Green Fund
We are also grateful for
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